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Were She to Ask, and I Affirm

Were she to ask, and I affirm
That I’d still love her as a worm,
I’d make it clear (because my dear
Has Northern Cardinals to fear)
The Robins and the Starlings
Would die before my darling’s
Tears went down her little eyes,
And make their songs their sweetest cries.
From Ravens and Bald Eagles’ hair
I’d weave her carpets everywhere;
And like the fairy tales we’d kiss
Till every worm is envious.
If only she could know my love
Would devastate a hungry Dove,
She wouldn’t ask if this is true,
Or question what I’d really do.

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Born in Iraq during the latest war, Sohaib Aboona briefly lived in Turkey before immigrating to Michigan for good. His previous poetry has appeared in Blue Unicorn. 

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10 Responses

  3. Cynthia Erlandson

    This is both very sweet and very clever. It made me smile.

    Reply
  4. Adam Sedia

    This is a clever piece that uses an unflattering simile to make a profound and endearing profession of love. It was at once fun and heartwarming. Did you have any inspiration for your form in the ghazal?

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    • Sohaib Aboona

      Thank you for you comment. I had no idea what ghazal was, to be honest, so I just looked it up. It’s funny because I should have known about that. I’m just too enamored with couplets!

      Reply
  5. Paul A. Freeman

    A reminder that all Earth’s creatures are beautiful and deserving of love and respect. I’m reminded of Shakespeare’s Sonnet 130.

    Thanks for the read, Sohaib.

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    • Sohaib Aboona

      Wow, I won’t let that get to my head lol. I appreciate your comment!

      Reply
  6. Yael

    This love poem is clever, funny, sweet, heartwarming and entertaining all at the same time. It’s also unique, good job!

    Reply
  7. Susan Jarvis Bryant

    Smile-inducingly, heart-touchingly magnificent! A beautifully wrought triumph of a poem – thank you!

    Reply

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